Conditions at Mahe in May
May: Monsoon Ramp-Up, Waves Start to Live
May is when Mahe begins to turn on as the Indian summer monsoon builds. Average swell height climbs to 1.5-2ft (0.5m) and the period holds at 9.6s. Favourable WSW (39.4%) and W (26.1%) swells dominate, and nearly 40% of the wave distribution falls in the 2-3ft (0.5-1m) range. The first 3-5ft (1-1.5m) sets also appear as the southwest monsoon low-pressure system starts generating more energy up the Arabian Sea. The ideal wind percentage jumps to 14%, though the flow is becoming more monsoon-influenced with strong WNW/NW/NNW components. Rain increases sharply to 6.67 mm/day, air temperature is 27.9°C and water temperature remains hot at 30.8°C. Fun, punchy, small-to-clean surf is finally becoming a regular possibility.
Average Spot conditions at Mahe in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Mahe during May. Based on historical data, there is a % probability of groundswell occurring this month. The chart below provides a detailed breakdown of the average wave height distribution, offering deep insights into the swell quality and surf potential you can expect at Mahe for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Mahe for May. Our analysis shows that favorable offshore or side-shore winds coincide with surfable swell approximately % of the time. The accompanying graph illustrates the average size distribution of waves during these optimal wind windows at Mahe.